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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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First time car owner, new JCW Coupe, excited

I just bought my first car and am thrilled to have found a lovely '12 MB/B JCW Coupe. I've always lived in big cities so never needed a car. Having borrowed an '08 MCCS I new I liked the way they feel to drive on the freeway and on mountain roads. I'm looking forward to taking mine out for a proper drive later today. I've only driven it the 40 miles down the interstate to my apartment in the suburbs (hence the new car). My JCW is obviously a manual, while the Clubman was an automatic. Takes getting used to all that engine but, man, it's fun! I just read the post on breaking in your engine and the related Mototune post on the first 20 miles. Wish I'd known that before driving 40 miles. I'll give it a shot and hope it's not really too late. Of course, the car had 19 miles on it before I got in it and then put 6 miles on in a test drive. If anyone has any perspective on that, I'd appreciate it. I'll take a proper picture somewhere out on the trip today.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Welcome to NAM. Congrats on the new ride.

When you get a chance, it is fun to attend a Mini club meeting in your area.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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WElcome aboard. Post some pics and good luck
 
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Welcome and congrats
 
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Congrats !!! Pics !!!!!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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ok i have put about 250 km (i'm in canada haha) and all i can say is......ye haaaaa i love this car.and this web site has so much great info!!!! trying to post a pic
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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congrats on the new JWC u will love it ...i know i do
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Welcome, JCW def a good choice
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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I just got my 2010 JCW today, I love it!!!!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Here's Max

Here's a pic of Max (my wife named him that, but I like it) on our trip to the coast last weekend. Sorry it took so long. We've been loving the drive all week.

The irony of calling a mini Max hadn't occurred until it was too late.
 
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